Quality Engineer

• Lead defect management: defect status, root cause, daily triage meeting
• Write test plans for multiple server components, test cases and participate in code reviews
• Develop test tools to facilitate integration testing
• Set up and execute performance testing; drive defect reports towards resolution; propose and designs retest cases and data.
• Reviews requirements and specifications for potential performance risks/issues and provides input during requirements and specification walkthroughs
• Provide quality assurance on product releases
• Actively define the QA process through requirements/design analysis and the development of test strategies and test plans for internal and external products
• Work closely with the developers to isolate and resolve issue
• The candidate must have strong organization and time management skills while working in a rapid software development process.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of applicable professional QA experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, equivalent software engineering
• Familiarity in two or more areas of test automation, network security, and quality assurance, combined with the abilities to work directly with source code (C/C++, Python).
• Background in QA methodologies and have at least 2 years of experience with C/C++ or Python programming
• Experience in HP Functional Test Pro, QuickTest Pro, or WinRunner
• Experience testing software on multiple operating systems, including multiple versions of Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.
• Must have experience with networking, general desktop, and Client Server software applications
• Ability to troubleshoot basic defects, networking, and operating system problems
• Team-player attitude and the ability to work in a multi-tasking fast paced environment
• Must be able to identify and learn new technologies quickly
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in programming: C++, JavaScript, Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby beneficial
• LoadRunner script development a strong plus